STONE'S THROW Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

stone's throw

noun

Definition of stone's throw

as in inch

a very small distance or degree the cottage is a stone's throw from the beach

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Recent Examples of stone's throw The setting for The Truman Show, its downtown offers quaint cafes, as well as food vendors in airstream trailers, just a stone's throw away from the sugar-white sand beach. — Cristina Corvino, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023 The Cambria Hotel in downtown Dallas is located a stone's throw from the Dallas Convention Center. — Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2021 The brick-and-mortar shop, opened by former law enforcement and military veterans, is only a stone's throw away from the stand on Brown Avenue, and is a worth while stop for those who'd like to grab a scoop of the shop's signature gelato. — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023 Situated within a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in the chic 16th arrondissement, the Shangri-La is sophistication and luxury at its finest. — Claire Stern, ELLE, 17 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for stone's throw

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Noun

Working with sections about 2 inches wide, wrap the hair firmly around a silk heatless curling ribbon, directing the hair away from the face.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Definition of inch

Noun

Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.

— Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

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As he was wheeled away to a waiting ambulance, Gil wore an oxygen mask and neck brace, and his face showed bruising.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

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